The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Sergeant James Jackson (ASN: 1388190), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Consenvoye, France, 11 October 1918. Advancing with a few companions through the enemy barrage, First Sergeant Jackson attacked a machine-gun emplacement which had been inflicting heavy casualties, and captured the enemy gun and 17 prisoners. His personal heroism was an inspiration to those with him.